A refined luxury gift — Italian espresso cups with saucers, presented in signature Tonino Lamborghini packaging. Also available for wholesale supply to hotels, cafés, and restaurants across Canada and US.

Why the Cup Changes the Espresso

The right cup is part of the espresso. Italian porcelain is shaped for the drink, where narrow walls hold the heat and the curved interior concentrates the crema. Lusso Scelta curates Italian espresso cups the way we curate the coffee: by standard, not by category. Made in Italy by Club House in premium hard-feldspar porcelain and presented in signature packaging, so each set works as a gift as easily as an everyday piece.

How to choose an espresso cup

Three things decide whether a cup helps the espresso or hurts it: the material, the size, and the shape inside. Most cups sold as espresso cups get at least one of them wrong.

Porcelain, and why not ceramic or glass

Hard-feldspar porcelain is fired hotter than ordinary ceramic, so it is denser, holds heat longer and does not stain or craze with daily use. Thick walls matter more than people expect: a 30 ml shot is small enough that a thin cup pulls the heat out of it before the second sip. Glass shows the crema but gives the heat away fastest. Ours are made in Italy by Club House, a porcelain house working in hard-feldspar since 1992, the same cups you find on Italian bar counters.

The right size: 60 to 70 ml, not 4 oz

A single espresso is 25 to 30 ml and a double about 60 ml. A proper espresso cup, the Italian tazzina, holds 60 to 70 ml so a single sits in the bottom third with room for the crema to settle. Many cups sold as espresso cups in North America hold 100 to 120 ml (4 oz); a single disappears in them and cools faster. A cappuccino cup holds 150 to 180 ml, a latte cup more. Buy the cup for the drink you actually make.

The shape inside

The interior should be an egg-shaped curve, not a straight-sided cylinder. The curve holds the crema together as the shot lands and keeps it there while you drink. The saucer is not decoration either: it carries the spoon and the sugar, and it keeps the counter and your hand away from a hot cup.

If you have ever wondered why espresso cups are so small, this short piece explains the ritual behind the size.

People Ask

Questions people ask before they buy espresso cups

Are these espresso cups made in Italy?

Yes. Every cup in our collection is made in Italy by Club House, a premium porcelain manufacturer specializing in hard-feldspar porcelain since 1992. Each piece is crafted to professional café standards for durability, heat retention, and authentic Italian design.

What is the difference between the Black and White collections?

Both collections are made from the same premium Italian porcelain and are available as cup and saucer sets. The Black Collection features a bold, contemporary finish suited to modern espresso setups. The White Collection offers a classic, timeless aesthetic — a popular choice for gifting and traditional Italian café presentation.

Do you supply cups to cafés, hotels and restaurants?

Yes, across Canada and into the United States. The same porcelain holds up to daily service, and we supply cups alongside the coffee so a bar, a lounge and a guest room can serve the same way. Details are on our coffee supplier page for hotels and restaurants, or write to contact@lussoscelta.com.

Do the espresso cups come with saucers?

Yes. All cups in our collection are available as cup and saucer sets. Each saucer is matched to its cup in both design and porcelain finish, ensuring a complete and refined presentation for home or professional use.

What size is an espresso cup?

60 to 70 ml, about 2 to 2.5 oz, which fits a 30 ml single with room for crema and takes a 60 ml double comfortably. If a cup is sold as an espresso cup and holds 4 oz or more, it is a small coffee cup. Our cappuccino cups hold 150 to 180 ml and our latte cups more again.

Does the cup actually change how espresso tastes?

Yes, in two ways you can test at home. Heat: pour the same shot into a thin cup and a thick porcelain one and the thin cup is noticeably cooler within a minute, which flattens the sweetness. Aroma: a narrow, curved cup holds the crema and the aroma over the surface; a wide, straight cup lets both go. It is the same reason wine is not served in a tumbler.

Are the cups dishwasher safe, and how do I keep the black finish?

Yes. Hard-feldspar porcelain goes through a dishwasher every day in Italian bars. The matte black finish keeps its depth longest if you skip the high-heat dry cycle and avoid abrasive pads. Preheat the cup before the shot, either on top of the machine or with hot water, and the porcelain does the rest.

The cup is half of it. The other half is our Italian espresso beans or, for a capsule machine, the Nespresso-compatible capsules, both roasted in Italy. Giving a set? The espresso gift box pairs two of these cups with a bag of beans in one presentation box.